Lebanon arrests five for smuggling Syrians along border

Published July 9th, 2015 - 10:30 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

The Lebanese army arrested five citizens for smuggling six Syrian men across the border between Lebanon and Syria.

A military statement late Wednesday night said the Army seized a pistol and hashish from the Syrians who were being smuggled across the Masnaa border crossing.

It said among the smuggled Syrians, one was wanted in a shooting incident.

All 11 men have been referred to the relevant authorities after their arrest Wednesday, the statement added.

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